HOTEL REVIEW
Hotel Palomar in Westwood, Los Angeles: How it rates
How it rates * * *
New and noteworthy: San Francisco-based Kimpton Hotel & Restaurant Group converts a Westwood Doubletree into L.A.'s first eco-luxe boutique hotel.
The stay: Luxurious and residential-feeling décor may encourage lingering in the plush bed, but the hotel's limited dining and recreation options will inspire excursions off the property.
The scene: Aimed at hooking the film festival market, the upscale atmosphere also attracts college students for cocktails, condo-dwelling seniors for dinner and out-of-town guests for bar mitzvahs at neighborhood temples.
Deal maker: Commitment to social and environmental causes does good and helps make green chic.
Deal breaker: Not quite walking distance to commercial districts, so guests must drive to parking- challenged Westwood.
Green touches: The hotel claims more than 40 eco-friendly practices are part of its operations.
Stats: 10740 Wilshire Blvd.,
Rooms: Standard rooms begin at $459; the 645-square-foot suites are $659. The grand opening rates are significantly lower.
Rating is based on the room, service, ambience and overall experience with price taken into account in relation to quality.
* * * * * Outstanding on every level
* * * * Excellent
* * * Very good
* * Good
* Satisfactory
No Star: Poor
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